Friends of family team, Briggs Bunch, were so inspired by the Kick-off Breakfast that they are raising money for their friend, Madison Briggs, at school. During lunch time, they will be collecting donations and hanging paper sneakers in the lunch room with the donor’s name. The sneakers will be hung in a line by grade level and the grades will be competing against each other. The first grade to the finish line – wins! The school is also full of posters promoting the Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes. They hope to motivate others to help find a cure!
Samantha Stautz of Gracie's Angels will be holding her 5th Annual Kids Carnival for JDRF on Sunday, September 12th from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m at the Grandwood Park Ball Field (36753 N. Hutchins Rd., Gurnee). Come See the Reptiles from Serpent Safari, the Petting Zoo from Buggy Whip Farm and participate in a great Silent Auction. For more information, please call (847) 265-2933.
The Hooten Hopper’s, led by Denise Hooten, are coming in strong again in 2010 with a wonderful contribution from Alliant Credit Union for over $10,000! Thank you Rick Holke, Alliant Credit Union, for the extremely generous donation and Denise Hooten for your continued hard work to raise as much money as possible!
The LoPriore Family will be holding their 4th Annual AJ and Zach say "Go Away Diabetes" Fundraiser on Saturday, September 25th with all proceeds benefitting JDRF. The event will be held at Cedar Ridge Estates, 427 Cyprus Circle in Lake Villa, from 3:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. and will feature silent auctions, raffles, face painting, great food and lots of fun! For more information, and for event sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ralph LoPriore at 847.245.3217 or lopriores@hotmail.com.
To reach their goal of $10,000, Maggie’s Maniacs are holding several fundraising events. One of their sweetest fundraisers is the homemade candy they make and sell to co-workers at their Dad’s office. Those same co-workers also make a donation on Fridays to be able to wear a sports jersey of their favorite team. And top that off with the company’s matching gifts equals a successful family team!
Pella Windows – Replacement Division is keeping their employees educated about JDRF and the Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes. They started sending out weekly e-mails updating employees on their team progress with the number of participants and dollars raised. Creating friendly competition between the departments always motivates their employees! Also, in their company monthly newsletter, they are including research facts about JDRF. Keep up the great work, Pella!
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Central Illinois Walk News
The Coffey's Race to Cure Diabetes was held in Peoria's Detweiller Park on July 31st. The 3-mile cross country race and 1/2 mile kids fun run had 104 registered runners, making it one of the most well-attended runs since it began six years ago. The Joslin Diabetes Center in Peoria was the lead sponsor and Kay VanRaalt, Manager, ran as a new runner! Running Central provided a great tent for participants to enjoy. Over $2,000 is expected to be raised from this wonderful event. Congratulations to race organizers Michael & Dawn Helgeson and to the Coffey Family!
Golfing "Fore" a Cure will be held on Friday, September 10th at the Pine Lakes Golf Club in Washington, IL. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by a shot-gun start (scramble) at 12:30 p.m. and a dinner at 5:30 p.m. with a silent auction and great prizes! $90 per golfer or $340 for a foursome. Sponsorship opportunities available. QUESTIONS? Please contact Jennifer VandeWiele 309.243.2131, jennifervandewiele@comcast.net or Amanda Streitmatter 309.243.2989, streitak@hotmail.com.
Golfing "Fore" a Cure will be held on Friday, September 10th at the Pine Lakes Golf Club in Washington, IL. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by a shot-gun start (scramble) at 12:30 p.m. and a dinner at 5:30 p.m. with a silent auction and great prizes! $90 per golfer or $340 for a foursome. Sponsorship opportunities available. QUESTIONS? Please contact Jennifer VandeWiele 309.243.2131, jennifervandewiele@comcast.net or Amanda Streitmatter 309.243.2989, streitak@hotmail.com.
TEAMS ON THE GO!
Check out what these teams are doing and see how they will inspire you:
Jimel's Team will host "An Evening of Hope" on Saturday, August 21st, from 8:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. at the Pullman Porter Museum in Chicago, IL. The event will feature cocktails, appetizers, DJ, Live Band and a raffle. The proceeds will benefit their Walk team: $20 donation in advance, $25 at the door. For tickets or more information, please contact Charise Parson-Gardner at 773.259.1668.
BERKOT’S SUPER FOODS is hosting the 7th Annual Ryan’s Rescuers Golf Scramble on Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 at the Green Garden Country Club in Frankfort, IL. Special celebrity guests will be Dan Hampton, Denis Savard and Roland Harper. Please join Berkot’s in their effort to find a cure for type 1 diabetes. To register your foursome please contact Derrick Cannon at derrickcannon@sbcglobal.net or 815-463-5046.
Caputo and Son’s Fruit Market held their first annual Golf Tournament benefitting JDRF. The tournament raised over $15,000 for diabetes research. Congratulations on a successful event and we look forward to working with you in 2011.
Cruisin' for Conor held a tiki-themed Jazz night at the end of July to benefit their Walk team. The event was held in honor of Conor, a 12-year old diabetic. It was a fun-filled night with the main attraction being Four on the Floor, a jazz ensemble from the local community which Conor hopes to join someday. Attending guests made donations, purchased silent auction items and t-shirts for Crusin’ for Conor and helped raise nearly $3,000. To help promote the voting for the Pepsi Refresh Project, as one of the 3 finalists, they tied reminder notes around Pepsi cans at the party. Good Luck, Conor!
The Nalco corporate team is getting started early and held their internal kick-off at the beginning of the month. Nalco employees are rallying their support and fundraising already. Some Nalco walkers shared why they are involved in the Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes. “I walk because it takes so little time and energy to do so much in the lives of those who need our help.” Another Nalco employee walks because “We have friends and our children have friends who are affected by this disease. By walking we are helping make a difference and teaching our children the value of “giving back.” Plus we have a great time as a family!”
Supporting Sponsor, UGL Equis, raised over $400 last year during their company Ice Cream Social, where Executives served everyone, benefitting their JDRF Walk team. Anyone who donated $2 could participate. This year they are raising the stakes with a Bagel Fundraising Breakfast for a suggested $5 donation. What a tasty way to raise additional funds!
Salon Two Nine is gearing up for the Walk and trying some new fundraising ideas. They held a cut-a-thon on Saturday, August 7th at the North Aurora Days by offering $10 haircuts with all proceeds benefiting JDRF. It was a huge success and they had over a three-hour wait for haircuts and raised over $750! Salon Two Nine is also kicking-off their Sneaker Sales campaign at the salon this month. Way to go Salon Two Nine!
If you are holding an event to benefit your Walk Team, please let us know! We'd love to help promote it. Contact your local Walk Manager with details.
Jimel's Team will host "An Evening of Hope" on Saturday, August 21st, from 8:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. at the Pullman Porter Museum in Chicago, IL. The event will feature cocktails, appetizers, DJ, Live Band and a raffle. The proceeds will benefit their Walk team: $20 donation in advance, $25 at the door. For tickets or more information, please contact Charise Parson-Gardner at 773.259.1668.
BERKOT’S SUPER FOODS is hosting the 7th Annual Ryan’s Rescuers Golf Scramble on Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 at the Green Garden Country Club in Frankfort, IL. Special celebrity guests will be Dan Hampton, Denis Savard and Roland Harper. Please join Berkot’s in their effort to find a cure for type 1 diabetes. To register your foursome please contact Derrick Cannon at derrickcannon@sbcglobal.net or 815-463-5046.
Caputo and Son’s Fruit Market held their first annual Golf Tournament benefitting JDRF. The tournament raised over $15,000 for diabetes research. Congratulations on a successful event and we look forward to working with you in 2011.
Cruisin' for Conor held a tiki-themed Jazz night at the end of July to benefit their Walk team. The event was held in honor of Conor, a 12-year old diabetic. It was a fun-filled night with the main attraction being Four on the Floor, a jazz ensemble from the local community which Conor hopes to join someday. Attending guests made donations, purchased silent auction items and t-shirts for Crusin’ for Conor and helped raise nearly $3,000. To help promote the voting for the Pepsi Refresh Project, as one of the 3 finalists, they tied reminder notes around Pepsi cans at the party. Good Luck, Conor!
The Nalco corporate team is getting started early and held their internal kick-off at the beginning of the month. Nalco employees are rallying their support and fundraising already. Some Nalco walkers shared why they are involved in the Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes. “I walk because it takes so little time and energy to do so much in the lives of those who need our help.” Another Nalco employee walks because “We have friends and our children have friends who are affected by this disease. By walking we are helping make a difference and teaching our children the value of “giving back.” Plus we have a great time as a family!”
Supporting Sponsor, UGL Equis, raised over $400 last year during their company Ice Cream Social, where Executives served everyone, benefitting their JDRF Walk team. Anyone who donated $2 could participate. This year they are raising the stakes with a Bagel Fundraising Breakfast for a suggested $5 donation. What a tasty way to raise additional funds!
Salon Two Nine is gearing up for the Walk and trying some new fundraising ideas. They held a cut-a-thon on Saturday, August 7th at the North Aurora Days by offering $10 haircuts with all proceeds benefiting JDRF. It was a huge success and they had over a three-hour wait for haircuts and raised over $750! Salon Two Nine is also kicking-off their Sneaker Sales campaign at the salon this month. Way to go Salon Two Nine!
If you are holding an event to benefit your Walk Team, please let us know! We'd love to help promote it. Contact your local Walk Manager with details.
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